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Idahoan® Buttery Homestyle® Value Size 12 oz Mashed Potatoes
July 03, 2024
Idahoan® Foods introduces mashed potato innovations to meet consumer lifestyle and value needs
Idahoan Foods is expanding its mashed potato product line to meet increasing consumer demand for value sizes and dietary-specific options.
United States
PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio
November 26, 2023
PepsiCo sets goals to further reduce sodium and deliver more diverse ingredients in convenient foods portfolio
PepsiCo, Inc. unveiled new nutrition goals under its strategic transformation, PepsiCo Positive (pep+). The objectives focus on reducing sodium and enhancing nutritional value in consumer-preferred foods.
United States
The flavorful reduced-sodium SaltMe! potato chips will be available in more than 1,400 Kroger stores and banners beginning in March. Courtesy: Business Wire
March 15, 2022
Reduced sodium potato chips SaltMe! by Microsalt now available at Kroger
MicroSalt Inc. announced that it's SaltMe! potato chips will be distributed to more than 1,400 Kroger grocery stores beginning mid-March. This milestone is a major move for MicroSalt on its mission to provide healthier, full-flavor potato chips
United States
Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough competition in this category. The company bets on its Kurkure brand combined with local flavors to keep up with the competition.
October 07, 2018
Pepsico bets on Kurkure plus local flavours to crack the Indian snack market
Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough competition in this category. The company bets on its Kurkure brand combined with local flavors to keep up with the competition.
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India
Woon-Hong Yeo, an assistant professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is shown with the sodium sensor in his laboratory. (Courtesy: Rob Felt, Georgi
May 11, 2018
Wearable oral sensor to measure sodium consumption in real-time under development
To help monitor salt intake, researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in the mouth to measure the amount of sodium a person consumes.
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United States
The raw potato counts for over 50% of the overall Carbon Footprint of Lamb Weston / Meijer's potato products. In 2016, chemical fertilizers count for 54% of the carbon footprint of the potato.
January 22, 2017
Sustainability Report: Potato Processor Lamb Weston / Meijer continues to innovate
Lamb Weston's European joint venture, Lamb Weston / Meijer has published its sustainability report for 2015-2016. Compared to the reference year 2008, energy consumption per tonne of product has reduced by more than 21% and potato utilisation has improved by 4.5%.
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Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood
April 30, 2015
Teenagers’ potassium intake may lower blood pressure in adulthood
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that a diet high in potassium may protect teenagers from high blood pressure in adulthood. Since potatoes are a major dietary source of potassium, the potato sector should take note of this research.
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United States
McDonalds India has cut sodium in its French Fries by 20%
March 01, 2015
McDonalds India has cut sodium in its French Fries by 20%
Last month, McDonald's India has cut the amount of calories and salt on its Indian menu as it fights to hold on to customers in a rapidly growing developing market where newer, healthier fast-food options are just starting to catch on.
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India
Snack Food Association releases Statement on Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Studies
August 25, 2014
Snack Food Association releases Statement on Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Studies
“Research released on sodium and cardiovascular disease in today’s [August 14] New England Journal of Medicine adds to the national discussion of sodium's role in the American diet,” says Snack Food Association (SFA) CEO Tom Dempsey.
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United States
Saratoga Chip replaces regular salt by Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt
July 03, 2014
Saratoga Chip replaces regular salt by Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt
Saratoga Chip switches to Mountain Pure Himalayan pink salt, a mineral and energy-rich iron alternative to traditional salt for all six Saratoga Chip flavors
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United States
Burts Chips uses locally sourced Cornish Sea Salt
April 14, 2014
Burts Chips uses locally sourced Cornish Sea Salt
Responding to the increased consumer demand for strong traceability and high quality ingredients, British crisp producer Burts Chips started using locally sourced Cornish Sea Salt in its top-selling salt variant.
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United Kingdom
November 03, 2013
Study finds restaurant industry takes one step forward, one step back in menu nutrition
Although a number of chain restaurants have announced healthy menu changes over the years, the overall calorie and sodium levels in main entrees offered by top U.S. chain restaurants assessed from 2010 to 2011 have remained the same, shows a study.
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United States
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